Rose

387 Chelsea St, East Boston, MA 02128

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Rose has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 2, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 91, which Rose's 86 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Some food items stored on the floor inside the walk-in unit. Elevate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Small CO2 tanks at lower level not secured/chained. Secure properly.

590.006/6-201.16-C

Toilet rooms enclosed (c)

Inspector notes: Toilet door at lower level not self closing. Provide.

590.006/6-202.14-C

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No max temp irreversible thermometer on site. Provide/

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at cooking line without soap and papertowels . Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Hot water faucet out of order at cooking line hand washing sink. Provide.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Walk-in freezer with a layer of ice. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Some packaged meat products stored above ready to eat food products. Separate properly. Some open bags with bulk food unit observed on the lower level. Store properly in enclosed commercial grade containers. Some food products stored on the floor inside walk-in unit. Elevate properly

590.003/3-305.11-C

Oct 23, 2023

Routine

2 major violations.

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Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide kit

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature measuring device for high temp machines

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rose last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rose on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rose?

Across the inspection record, “food storage-preventing contamination from the premises” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rose.

How does Rose compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Rose most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Rose's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rose have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rose means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Rose inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rose is inspected around two times per year on average.

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